Eagles hire Pederson as new coach

FILE - In this Jan. 16, 2016, file photo, Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Doug Pederson watches from the sideline in the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game against the New England Patriots, in Foxborough, Mass. The Eagles have hired Doug Pederson to be their coach. Pederson was Kansas City's offensive coordinator the past three seasons. Pederson accepted the offer to become Philadelphia's coach last week. The team had to wait for the Chiefs to be eliminated from the playoffs before making it official.(AP Photo/Steven Senne, File)

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PHILADELPHIA (AP) The Eagles have hired Doug Pederson to be their coach.

Pederson was Kansas City's offensive coordinator the past three seasons.

Pederson accepted the offer to become Philadelphia's coach last week. The team had to wait for the Chiefs to be eliminated from the playoffs before making it official.

Pederson started nine games as quarterback for the Eagles in 1999. He replaces Chip Kelly, who was fired one game before completing his third season.